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The whistle and the hijab – an AFL first [ Equality ]
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/the-whistle-and-the-hijab–an-afl-first-20130807-2rh3y.html
Ashes 2013: Australia seek explanation for Usman Khawaja dismissal [ Ethics ]
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/aug/01/australia-usman-khawaja-dismissal
Burnout fears forced AFLPA to push for change [ Well-being ]
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-08-02/burnout-fears-forced-aflpa-to-push-for-change
Video: James Magnussen’s gold medal swim and his interview on what’s different this year [ Culture ]
http://video.theaustralian.com.au/2399042861/James-Magnussen-wins-gold-in-100m-freestyle#.Ufs_ZotSvmg.twitter
AFL statement: League is reviewing ASADA report into Bomber supplement use [ Drugs in sport ]
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-08-02/read-the-afl-statement-
Cate Campbell powers to 100m freestyle title in Barcelona [ Culture ]
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/cate-campbell-powers-to-100m-freestyle-title-in-barcelona/story-e6frg7mf-1226690548654
ASADA report has landed [ Drugs in sport ]
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/asada-report-has-landed-20130802-2r524.html
Bombers examine drug report [ Drugs in sport ]
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/bombers-examine-drug-report-20130804-2r7on.html
Chiefs win Super Rugby with attacking style’ winger urges officials to alter laws so sport avoids becoming boring [ Ethics ]
http://www.theage.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/please-feed-the-back-line-rathbone-calls-end-to-slugfest-20130804-2r7he.html#ixzz2b2tEzGz2
Why sport is so special [ Equality ]
http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/monday-buzz-why-sport-is-so-special/story-fndujljl-1226691021583
How much are we prepared to pay for international sporting success? [ Ethics ]
http://theconversation.com/how-much-are-we-prepared-to-pay-for-international-sporting-success-16609
Bring on new values in sport, whatever it takes [ Culture ]
http://www.theage.com.au/comment/bring-on-new-values-in-sport-whatever-it-takes-20130801-2r1z5.html#ixzz2b3SwdQMb
FFV girls thrilled with leadership camp [ Leadership ]
http://www.footballfedvic.com.au/index.php?id=17&tx_ttnews%255Btt_news%255D=1341&cHash=f1381e0a668c0517ed07150858d6c43b
ABC Contact Sport , Refugee Soccer. Sports Without Borders sponsored programme [ Equality, well-being ]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEDOFmAsBuM
ASADA report damns Dank and Bombers staff over banned peptide use [ Drugs in sport ]
http://www.smh.com.au/afl/afl-news/asada-report-damns-dank-and-bombers-staff-over-banned-peptide-use-20130806-2rdiv.html
Stiff penalties for match-fixing in the ACT [ Ethics ]
http://www.cmd.act.gov.au/open_government/inform/act_government_media_releases/corbell/2013/stiff-penalties-for-match-fixing-in-the-act
Amber Fitzgerald has the right stuff to become an NRL referee [ Women in sport ]
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/amber-fitzgerald-has-the-right-stuff-to-become-an-nrl-referee/story-fni0cx12-1226691926270
Jess Cameron puts upcoming Ashes success ahead of indvidual achievements [ Women in sport ]
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/cricket/jess-cameron-puts-upcoming-ashes-success-ahead-of-indvidual-achievements/story-fni2usfi-1226693103402
ECB demands apology for Pietersen from Channel 9 over ‘cheat’ claim [ Ethics ]
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/aug/07/kevin-pietersen-channel-9-cheat-claim
Cricket: Bid to fix broken review system [ Ethics ]
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/cricket/bid-to-fix-broken-review-system/story-e6frg7rx-1226693838219
Athletics: Pearson a shining light: Hollingsworth [ Leadership ]
http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1798083/Pearson-a-shining-light-Hollingsworth
Rio 2016 Olympic Games Will Tap $700 Million Contingency Fund [ Ethics ]
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-02/rio-2016-olympic-games-will-tap-700-million-contingency-fund.html
Argentine season opens with ban on away fans [ Ethics ]
http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Argentine-season-opens-with-ban-on-away-fans-4706463.php
Alex Rodriguez and 12 other players suspended in Biogenesis PEDs scandal [ Drugs in sport ]
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/aug/05/alex-rodriguez-suspended-mlb-peds-drugs
Entire Jamaican team tested for world championships – athletics [ Drugs in sport ]
http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1796713/Entire-Jamaican-team-tested-for-worlds
Eagles Receiver Who Used Slur Takes Leave Amid Uproar [ Racism ]
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/03/sports/football/eagles-receiver-who-used-racial-slur-takes-leave.html?ref=sports&_r=1&
Sports body lowers fitness standards for students [ Well-being ]
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/sports/2013-08/08/content_16878593.htm
Pakistan to play Afghanistan in T20 [ Sport for development ]
http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1796587/Pakistan-to-play-Afghanistan-in-T20
Former pro-basketball coach gets jail sentence for match-fixing [ Ethics ]
http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20130808000497
Players defend drug testing system and updates after Serbian is banned [ Drugs in sport ]
http://www.theage.com.au/sport/tennis/players-defend-drug-testing-system-and-updates-after-serbian-is-banned-20130801-2r25m.html
Rugby ‘linked to early onset dementia’ [ Well-being ]
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-23545796
German politicians call for publication of report into cold war doping [ Drugs in sport ]
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/aug/04/german-politicians-report-doping-athletes
Women’s cycling Tour of Britain ‘to offer absolute parity with men’ [ Women in sport ]
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/aug/04/womens-tour-of-britain-mens-prize-money
John Beattie: Dementia research is ‘game-changer’ for rugby [ Well-being ]
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/23561013
ICSS joins European body in fight against match-fixing [ Integrity ]
http://www.insideworldfootball.com/world-football/europe/13001-icss-joins-european-body-in-fight-against-match-fixing
Emmanuel Petit supports the Poznan 2013 Homeless World Cup [ Sport-social justice ]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJpn_jmsKd8&noredirect=1
Turkey bans 31 athletes for doping ahead of world championships in Moscow [ Drugs in sport ]
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08-06/turkey-bans-31-athletes-for-doping/4866834?section=sport
The International Olympic Committee says it is working with Russia to ensure athletes at the 2014 Winter Games are not affected by new anti-gay laws. [ Equality ]
http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1796601/IOC-using-quiet-diplomacy-with-Russia
Lack of women at board level in sport ‘a massive missed opportunity’ [ Women in sport ]
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/others/lack-of-women-at-board-level-in-sport-a-massive-missed-opportunity-8744943.html
Suffering in silence: What makes depression so prevalent among cricketers? [ Well-being ]
http://www.newstatesman.com/sport/2013/08/suffering-silence-what-makes-depression-so-prevalent-among-cricketers
The athletes inspiring disadvantaged youngsters to unlock their potential [ Equality ]
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/features/the-athletes-inspiring-disadvantaged-youngsters-to-unlock-their-potential-1-5921750
Alan Hubbard: More women are stalking sport’s corridors of power than ever before [ Women in sport ]
http://www.insidethegames.biz/blogs/1015415-alan-hubbard-more-women-are-stalking-sport-s-corridors-of-power-than-ever-before
Germany’s athletics federation chief has called for the complete publication of a study into doping in West Germany from 1950 to the present [ Drugs in sport ]
http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1797135/Name-names-over-West-German-doping
IPC team up with WADA to host anti-doping day at World Swimming Championships [ Drugs in sport ]
http://www.insidethegames.biz/paralympics/summer-sports/swimming/1015417-international-paralympic-committee-team-up-with-wada-to-host-anti-doping-day-at-world-swimming-championships
Stephen Fry calls for ban on Winter Olympics in Russia over anti-gay laws [ Equality ]
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/07/stephen-fry-russia-winter-olympics-ban
Bundesliga to start blood testing to prevent doping in German soccer [ Drugs in sport ]
http://www.news.com.au/sport/football/bundesliga-to-start-blood-testing-to-prevent-doping-in-german-soccer/story-fndkzvnd-1226693197205
BPL players to receive racism guidance [ Racism ]
http://www.foxsportsasia.com/football/premier-league/news/detail/item1000070/BPL-players-to-receive-racism-guidance/
Worries over ticket sales, failed drugs tests and anti-gay legislation mean stunning efforts on the track are required [ Ethics ]
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/aug/08/world-championships-tickets-tests-negativity?CMP=twt_gu
Sierra Leone Appoints First Woman Football Chief [ Women in sport ]
http://allafrica.com/stories/201308061123.html
South Africa: SA Cyclist Wins ‘Influential Woman’ Award [ Women in sport ]
http://allafrica.com/stories/201308060904.html
Athletics in SA: Girls must be brought up to speed [ Equality ]
http://mg.co.za/article/2013-08-08-00-athletics-in-sa-girls-must-be-brought-up-to-speed